Hotel Murano
Tacoma, Washington
Hotel Murano is a hotel located in Tacoma.
Smoke Free Hotel Amidst Tacomas rejuvenated downtown the new Hotel Murano has launched a hotel experience unseen internationally. With glass art gathered from international artists high design luxury amenities such as an iPod Menu and Spiritual Menu and an ideal location the Murano will quench ones thirst for art and convenience. From its exterior entrance where Costas Varotsos internationally renowned artist has built a large-scale masterpiece of glass conveying water and the horizon to the interior where art is deeply integrated in function and design the hotel stimulates anyones artistic sense. Sophistication meets warmth with flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations for sleek lounging glass-topped vanities custom hand-blown bedside lamps only-the-most luxurious beds and scrumptiously self-indulgent linens along with clean contrasting colors providing an artful and comforting experience after a long day of travel. With Bite restaurant and our lobby bar the hotel is the center of social and business activity in the Tacoma area. The downtown Hotel Murano is located steps away from the museum district and the theater district and immediately adjacent to the Tacoma Convention Center. It is only 20 minutes from Sea-Tac International Airport and 10 more to Seattle. More than 40 artists from around the world are showcased in the hotel from the lobby to the guest rooms making every step in the hotel an artful journey. As its intent the Murano will educate and inspire guests with the vast depths of international talent and the individual artist journeys taken to create. On every guest room floor the visitor is greeted with a highlighted artist his or her story and a final masterpiece. A walk down the corridor and into the guest rooms shows the inspiration and process for the featured piece of art. The most creative and innovative glass artists were handpicked for the hotel from the very established to the burgeoning talent including: Martin Blank U.S. Peter Breme
Places to eat within 5km of Hotel Murano include Altezzo Ristorante & Lounge, Galanga Thai Cuisine, Bite Restaurant, and Emerald City Smoothie.
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Hotel Murano reviews
Rated 7 out of 10 with 27 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 09 Oct 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
Quite lovely.
Positives: Excellent view, wonderful room. Great deal, stay was great!
Negatives: Had to pay for parking and lady at front desk was condescending.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 19 Sep 2011 rated 5 out of 10.
I would never stay in this hotel again! A cleaning lady knocked on the door at 8am asking us when we would be leaving. The parking and Internet were additional costs, you can tell the hotel is old but has been upgraded, we could hear another shower going in the next room, the bed was very uncomfortable and my husband and I woke up sore the next day. It is too modern for my taste and so are the staff and the layout of the hotel. Would not recommend this for families...I have stayed in many 3 star hotels and this does not rank as one in my book!
Positives: The view of Mt. Rainier from our window.
Negatives: We did not like that the cleaning service knocked on the door at 8am to ask when we were checking out!
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 14 Sep 2011 rated 2 out of 10.
Too much elegant, far from fast food eatery, if you want to go to starbucks, you have to apy for parking. This hotel don't give complimentary breakfast and you have to pay for WiFi connection.
Positives: Maybe the art, but I didn't come to this hotel to treat like a museum. I want a family friendly hotel.
Negatives: Too much art, didn't expect to sleep in a museum.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 26 Aug 2011 rated 6 out of 10.
First, beware that they advertise a room rate and then sock you with an unadvertised $15 a day parking fee. <BR><BR>Next, be very careful to watch for filth. I almost took a swig of water out of a paper cup, their cleaning staff left in my room. I probably should have looked into the cup first, but I presumed the cup would be clean. Thankfully, I smelled coffee just before my lips hit the cup. Then I looked down, I saw that someone (probably the previous guest) had already used it as a coffee cup.<BR><BR>After the dirty cup incident, I started to notice the stains & smudges on the glass desk, table tops. I complained at the front desk the next day and was assured the problems would be corrected. Upon my return, I noticed that the cleaning crew had again placed the same dirty cup on the tray next to the coffeemaker (as though it were clean).<BR><BR>
Positives: Good location, modern facilities.
Negatives: Dirty, bait & switch tactics used to collect unadvertised parking fees.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Jul 2011 rated 9 out of 10.
Great location, very smart, polished hotel with nice amenities.
Positives: Lovely lobby, very grown-up, downtown vibe.
Negatives: Rooms were a bit small, and the bed was more of a full than a queen.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 31 May 2011 rated 6 out of 10.
Located downtown so is convenient for business travelers. Our room, a 'deluxe king' was large enough to be comfortable for a multi-day stay. Color choices (Burnt-orange) were a bit overpowering. The room was fairly comfortable. There was a lockable stocked bar. Also a variety of snacks and other unique items by the bed. Unfortunately, no price list could be found. Not helpful for those on a budget. While the bed seemed harder than necessary, it was offset by having a range of pillows available. The room looked clean except for the bathroom floor.
Positives: Instant hot water, Quiet, nice room size.
Negatives: Bathroom floor looked dirty, Light switches not easily reached/not-existent. Pay to park.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 01 May 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
Great, upscale hotel. Well decorated, clean, and classy. Seemed to be geared toward childless stays, but was not bad for myself and my two daughters (3 and 5 yrs old).
Positives: Cleanliness is a must for my daughters and me. This hotel was great!
Negatives: In my 21st floor room, windows were not secure, no safety devices to prevent kids from falling out.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Apr 2011 rated 9 out of 10.
Comfortable, convenient, classy, fun.
Positives: Bedding was very fluffy and comfortable! .. great location.
Negatives: Hot tub was closed for remodeling!
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 26 Mar 2011 rated 8 out of 10.
Contemporary and clean. If you are looking for sleek and modern, stay here. Eco-friendly environment in the heart of downtown Tacoma.
Positives: Priceline price! The robes and bedding were fantastic!
Negatives: Paid parking - really? No free internet - what luxury hotel charges internet access?
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 24 Mar 2011 rated 8 out of 10.
The Hotel Murano was located right downtown Tacoma. The staff was friendly, and the art work terrific. There is nothing for kids to do, so<BR/>I recommend adding something for kids. There were parking fees added on for each day above the bid price. This hotel is better for business travelers than families. The view from the upper floors was nice.
Positives: The art work and featured artist were terrific.
Negatives: Nothing for kids to do.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 14 May 2010 rated 10 out of 10.
The valet service, the hotel appearance, the artwork, the room and it's decor, and my overall experience was excellent at the Hotel Murano. If I travel to Tacoma again I will opt to stay at the Hotel Murano. It is especially great if you are attending a concert at the Tacoma Dome because you only have to walk 1 or 2 blocks to a free city tram that will drop you off 1 or 2 blocks away from the Dome. It arrives every 10 minutes which is nice and runs until midnight so you can go back to your hotel area after the concert too. Tacoma was a lot nice than I had anticipated and am excited to go back again sometime.
Positives: The hotel was very nice and surpassed my expectations. I will definitely stay there again if I am traveling to Tacoma.
Negatives: I liked everything about the experience I had at the Hotel Murano.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 28 Nov 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
I had a great stay and loved the artsy style of this hotel. Amazing glass sculptures. I was here for work but also had two older children with me and felt it was family friendly, however, maybe not for younger children.
Positives: Elegant, classy, friendly staff, modern but comfortable.
Negatives: No pool and sauna/jacuzzi not working.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 27 Nov 2009 rated 9 out of 10.
Overall the hotel and staff were excellent.
Positives: View was terrific and the rooms were quiet.
Negatives: Beds seem somewhat small.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Sep 2009 rated 9 out of 10.
Wonderful hotel, they got me an early check in and the room, bed,<BR/>TV was great. I do think that they should offer free wi-fi, that's just an upcharge that is so unwaranted these days.
Positives: Beautiful appointed rooms, lobby and soaps. Nice view.
Negatives: Parking in Tacoma for $15.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 21 Aug 2009 rated 8 out of 10.
The hotel was nice on first arrival. Room design was very nice, great view of the city, bathroom appeared to be clean but then noticed hair in tub.
Positives: The bed was very comfortable.
Negatives: Bathroom was not cleaned well.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 04 Aug 2009 rated 6 out of 10.
For the regular price they charge I would never stay there. There was nothing worth a night. I felt I was not high enough class to be there by the way I was treated by a male staff at check in. It met my expectations for a clean hotel but I would not stay there again.
Positives: Clean and air conditioned.
Negatives: Not family friendly! There was no pool, the restaurant closed at 9pm and it is not located in a safe area of Tacoma.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 03 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
Hotel Murano is a classy hotel that I would not hestitate to stay in again. The rooms were very clean and the excitement in my grandchildren's faces and laughter let me know that I had made the right choice. I regret that I didn't order room service for them so I will definitely have to stay another time in the near future.
Positives: Modern, beautiful decor, convenient to downtown area.
Negatives: Pay to park and the wait for valet to deliver car.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Dec 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
I would rate this hotel very high! This hotel is very fancy. I love all the art decor through out the hotel. Very clean and friendly.
Positives: The bed was really comfortable. Very nice hotel.
Negatives: It was a little noisy from the kids on the other side.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 22 Aug 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
Excellent overall quality. A wonderful showcase for the glassworks of the Tacoma area in conjunction with the museum of glass.
Positives: An excellent boutique hotel!
Negatives: Given the start level, they could use better linens on the beds.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 24 Apr 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
Overall very nice stay.
Positives: Modern art dcor.
Negatives: Restaurant menu.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 15 Oct 2007 rated 10 out of 10.
Rooms were nicer than the lobby.
Positives: Cool decor, nice flat screen TV.
Negatives: Food was medium.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 14 Jun 2007 rated 7 out of 10.
Good views, convenient. Very pricey for the overall appearance and amenities. Poor lounge area.
Positives: Convenient to city, downtown.
Negatives: Lounge area, poor.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 12 Jun 2007 rated 6 out of 10.
Everything is ala carte, including logging on to check your email. I will not stay there again.
Positives: Location.
Negatives: Small rooms and prices.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 26 Apr 2007 rated 9 out of 10.
Excellent location and views, comfortable, quiet rooms. Bed was very comfortable. The restaurants provided high quality food and service for a reasonable price.
Positives: Excellent location, veer comfortable quiet, excellent view.
Negatives: Having to pay for internet service.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 12 Dec 2006 rated 8 out of 10.
Rooms are nice, but dimly lit.
Positives: Nice room.
Negatives: Wish they had a sauna or steam room.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 05 Dec 2006 rated 1 out of 10.
Remodel noise unacceptable. Vehicle damaged by hotel employee. Poor service from staff.
Positives: Location.
Negatives: Poor service.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 15 Nov 2006 rated 8 out of 10.
Good hotel with downtown location. Convenient freeway access.
Positives: Good location, parking, friendly greeting by all employees.
Negatives: Debris on elevator floor for 3 days, room not made-up when I returned at 3 PM.
Amenities
24-hour front desk. 24-hour room service. 24-hour security. ATM/Cash machine. Accessible facilities. Air conditioning. Banquet facilities. Barber shop. Beauty shop/salon. Bell staff/porter. Business center. Coffee shop. Complimentary in-room coffee or tea. Concierge desk. Direct dial telephone. Dry cleaning. Early check-in. Efolio available to company. Executive floor. Exercise gym. Express check-out. Fire safety compliant. Free high speed internet connection. Front desk. Full american breakfast. Full service housekeeping. Gift/News stand. Hair dryer. Hairdresser/barber. Handicap rooms. Heated guest rooms. Housekeeping - daily. Individual Efolio available. Interior corridors. Ironing board. Late check-out available. Laundry/Valet service. Lobby coffee service. Meeting rooms. Non-smoking rooms (generic). On-Site parking. Parking. Parking fee managed by hotel. Parking lot. Pets allowed. Photocopy center. Private bath or shower. Public address system. Public area air conditioned. Restaurant. Room service. Room service - limited menu. Safe deposit box. Secured parking. Security. Shoe shine stand. Shops and commercial services. Spa. Storage space. Train access. Turndown service. Valet cleaning. Valet parking. Valet same day dry cleaning. Video review billing. Wakeup service. Wireless internet connection in public areas.
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